In case you haven’t heard, May is National Home Improvement Month! So of course, we’re celebrating home improvement like crazy over here. What that means for you is extra remodeling value, pictures and goodies.

Today I’ll provide some useful cost averages for spring’s most popular home upgrades. All of these improvements are designed to seal up the envelope of your home, reducing your energy bills and helping you conserve where it counts.

Energy-Efficient Tax Credits

First off, know that certain energy-efficient upgrades can earn you federal tax credits. Upgrading to a new heating and cooling system, for example, can knock off $300 from the cost of the installation. For energy-qualified new windows and doors, you can get $500, or 10% of the first $5,000 spent. To find out how much home upgrades cost in your area, click here.

HVAC is Amazing

Let’s start with HVAC. While admittedly not the sexiest home upgrade, a new energy-efficient HVAC system saves you 25-30% on your heating and cooling bills. That’s great and all, but how much are the systems themselves?